Guide on the Different HDTV Display Types - DLP vs. CRT vs. LCD vs. Plasma

With all of the various TV display technologies on the market today (Plasma, DLP, LCD, etc.), it is important to understand the basic pro’s and con’s of the display technologies used in manufacturing High Definition TVs.

First, here are the dominant types of displays available today:

- Direct view tube CRT
- Flat panel LCD
- Plasma
- Rear projection LCD
- Rear projection DLP
- Rear projection CRT
- Rear projection LCoS

What makes a plasma TV better than a direct tube CRT? Why would I choose a rear-projection TV over an LCD? Each type of display has inherent advantages and disadvantages associated with the technology used in manufacturing the display. The following guide provides a synopsis which should help you understand relevant points to consider when deciding which HDTV display type is right for you.